This beautiful sunburst top does not come with a pick guard, so I bought a clear guard and placed it on top. If you look at the close up pictures, you will see the outline of the pick guard. There are not scratches or nicks on this guitar. I never played it that much since I have so many. I started buying to compare the models. Played it for a few hours and it sits in a smoke free house.
You will notice the wonderful smell of the wood when you take it out of the Taylor hardshell case. Great g... more